My kind of country! Love the photos Stewart. Where you are looks VERY much like many parts of the South Western part of the U.S. If you go to my post today there are photos from very similar looking scenery. Unfortunately, much of it had just burnt over.In my state (California) we have a National Park named Kings Canyon.

With your love of nature and photography, you would LOVE my part of the world. Just like I love where you live.

Fantastic shots, and funny to know this is only the start of the walk, that we aren't even there yet!Those are some great clouds in the sky - I'm smitten with the tree against sky shot. Glad your family had all enjoyed your trip!